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05.TextileCover.indd 5 7/3/19 5:05 PM TEXTILES Orta’s Sustainability Formula Blends Textile research and Product Development Biology, Design and Technology By Dorothy Crouch Associate Editor officer for Geneva-headquartered BCI. Silva explained how working with cotton farmers Istanbul textile manufacturer Orta An- to promote responsible cotton cultivation adolu is on a mission toward greater sustain- creates a more sustainable start for the den- able denim manufacturing, inviting industry im supply chain. Our fabrics are sold worldwide leaders to hear about how the company is “All [BCI] members should have a com- Our fabrics worldwide contributing to a more ecologically sound mon goal, which is to help improve farming denim supply chain. practices, lower farming costs, and increase On hand at the June 27 meeting at the productivity and better profitability for BELGIUM GERMANY SPAIN TUNISIA Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles were farmers,” he said. “Orta has been a long- representatives from Los Angeles denim standing member of BCI that has used our makers Current/Elliott and Citizens of system.” CHINA JAPAN HOLLAND TURKEY Humanity as well as a number of consul- Event attendees, who have worked in tants, city-government officials and industry leaders. SOUTH KOREA GREECE PORTUGAL UNITED STATES The intimate gathering was organized on the heels of a June 21 stop in New York at The Museum of Modern Art, where the FRANCE ITALY company awarded its Biodesign Challenge prize to a team of ambitious Royal Mel- bourne Institute of Technology Universi- ty students who created a washing-machine filter that captures micro-plastics, eventually allowing enzymes to consume the collected waste. Experts in Textile Research and Product Development “The next generation includes using bi- ology, design and technology under the Orta denim umbrella of sustainability to create the new denim eco-system,” explained Orta’s global many different areas of denim production, director of sales and marketing, Sedef Uncu welcomed the opportunity to learn more Aki. “For so long we’ve discussed the scar- about improving their businesses. city of natural resources. We are now in an “We’re working more with sustainable era to discuss abundance and scalable so- products, so I am here to become more lutions. We can change the narrative from knowledgeable,” said Annabelle Lee, asso- scarcity to abundance.” ciate designer of denim for Vernon, Calif.’s During its first sustainability seminar cov- Current/Elliott. “There are many different [email protected] • [email protected] ering “Sustainable Actions From Design to elements involved, such as encouraging End Use,” the mill sought to educate its Los consumers. It’s not just vendors and farm- Angeles brand partners regarding greener ers—it’s a full circle of awareness that needs to happen.” Utilizing more-sustainable raw Textile research and Product Development materials at the beginning of the supply chain and less harmful pro- cesses during production is a ma- jor concern for many denim textile manufacturers and jeans brands that want to be responsible. Discussing how denim mills are promoting more sustainable manufacturing practices by clean- ing up traditionally dirty industry practices, Amanda Cattermole—a Sedef Uncu Aki, left, and Sebla Onder field questions sustainability and chemical man- from guests. agement consultant who worked for many years with Levi Strauss & Our fabrics worldwide denim throughout the product lifecycle. Step- Co., made the connection between cleaner ping outside the larger format of trade shows practices and conserving resources. and forums, the company wanted to connect “From a mill-processing perspective, with brands on a more personal level. we’re seeing them create ways to reduce “We will shape other series according water use, and they’re also looking at things to how this first seminar goes,” said Orta’s like foam dying and pre-reduced indigo,” BELGIO GERMANIA SPAGNA TUNISIAsustainability specialist, Sebla Onder. “We she said. “If you’re using less water, you’re believe in the power of collaboration, and, using less energy. We’re seeing a big push for sustainability to work, everyone in the toward energy reduction and much safer re- entire value chain must work together.” duction agents being used.” As part of its push to promote an eco- Noting the upcycling programs of brands CINA GIAPPONE OLANDA TURCHIAfriendlier industry, Orta is not only talking such as Guess, Levi’s, Nike, H&M, Pata- about using technology to facilitate connec- gonia and Eileen Fisher, Cattermole also tions along the supply chain, but the compa- explained how brands are able to bypass ny is also implementing changes to remain the need for creating new goods by promot- transparent. Using a Lifecycle Assessment ing a circular economy that relies on giving QR code printed on its labels, Orta leads its new life to products in their post-consumer COREA del SUD GRECIA PORTOGALLO STATIbrand partnersUNITI through its denim sourcing, states. affording greater insight into how its textiles Attendees noted that greater attention are produced. needs to focus on using scrap material and “For the last two collections, we’ve put a dead stock and recycling old products once QR code on every article,” said Uncu Aki. consumers no longer need them. FRANCIA ITALIA “It’s nice, because you can quantify, and “We look for fabrics we bought a long when you quantify you can develop objec- time ago that were in our inventory to patch tives and have goals to reduce impact.” into the jean instead of going out and pur- With the help of the Better Cotton chasing new material,” said Dana Kelly, a Initiative, Orta was able to show how the fabric manager at Huntington Park, Calif.– company has been contributing toward the based Citizens of Humanity. “If we can use sustainable shift, before sustainability was post-consumer goods, break them down and stylish. A member of BCI since 2011, Orta repurpose into fabrics, we could give them introduced Carlos Silva, the USA program new life—a denim rebirth.” ●

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Pat, a frequent lecturer at continues its business unchanged. “We are the various fashion schools in Los Angeles, got evolving and adding to our business,” she the idea from an experience she had when she points out. “Design Knit is very strong; we happened to sit in on a textile class. “Textile- just want to cater to a different area of the oriented classes can be incredibly technical,” market.” she says. “I realized we needed to get them What Studio DK and Design Knit will over to our facilities to see how it all worked, share is their near-obsessive attention show them firsthand knit-fabric production.” to customer service and building strong Students who have a better understanding of relationships that withstand the ebb how a fabric is made, the Tabassis believed, will and flow of industry demands. “It’s the have more success in employing those fabrics ambience, and the way we treat people,” in their designs. 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10-12.textiles.indd 12 7/3/19 5:44 PM TEXTILES Calik Denim Increases Accessibility Hyosung Introduces Creora ActiFit Spandex Through New Mobile Application With a Focus on Fashion and Function Easing the customer experience through lows manufacturers and designers to search Addressing the demand for textiles that hibitors that heavily promoted eco-friendly fresh technology, Instanbul’s Calik Denim in- for specific fabrics with filters that search meet the needs of endurance-sports enthu- products. The trade show not only saw the troduced a new mobile application that allows the company’s products according to color, siasts, Seoul, South Korea–headquartered launch of Creora ActiFit spandex, but Hyo- users to remain current with the latest industry elasticity, weight, construction and finish. Hyosung recently introduced its latest offer- sung unveiled its 2020 Megatrends Connect- trends and match them with the company’s Through this technology, customers are also ing in high-performance fabric. ed Beyond presentation at the in-house Fash- products. able to explore the The world’s largest manufacturer of span- ion Design Center, focused on the theme of The new technolo- different washing dex unveiled its Creora ActiFit during Out- “Protect the Body and Eco-nomy.” gy is available through recipes available. door Retailer’s Summer market, the App Store for iOS The application held June 18–20 in Denver at the and Google Play for leads users beyond Colorado Convention Center. Android. It allows cus- the shopping and “The last thing an endurance tomers to work with manufacturing pro- athlete or outdoor enthusiast Calik Denim any time cesses by providing wants to worry about is if their of day from anywhere news regarding Calik gear is going to hold up in a race around the globe. Denim and informa- or even over time,” said Hyo- Launched during tion covering the sung Global Marketing Director Denim Première Vi- most recent trends. of Textiles Mike Simko. “Multi- sion in Milan, held With the technol- sport apparel made with Creora May 28–29 at Su- ogy, Calik Denim’s ActiFit spandex will give athletes perstudio Più, the customers are able the confidence they need to focus application has been to remain informed on their sport and not be bothered made available via a regarding the com- by what they are wearing.” link sent to customers pany’s Top 5 Fits, As a greater number of athletes and subscribers. The which are published seek increased physical chal- company reported a every quarter and lenges, Hyosung set out to cre- positive response to generated according ate a spandex that would work as the launch, with at- to region and gender. hard as the consumers who wear tendees at the show To keep clients it. The end product was Creora downloading the ap- updated regarding ActiFit spandex, a highly durable plication during the the denim mill’s lat- textile that resists ultraviolet rays event. By allowing est products, Calik and chlorine. Designed to endure customers to reach Denim will make demanding conditions, such as saltwater, According to the company, the theme il- the company via available its three powerful sunlight and challenging terrain, the lustrates how garments have become “con- email or telephone most current collec- spandex is ideal for athletes who engage in nected between the human body and the en- directly through its application, Calik Denim tions. Users will be able to access videos, challenging activities such as cycling, swim- vironment” and “connected with responsible is expanding its accessibility to bring its cli- photos, stories and technical details, afford- ming, triathlons and adventure racing. thinking.” These two ideas emphasized the ents closer to its business. ing a greater understanding of each fabric’s In addition to launching Creora ActiFit business of sustainability and a need for per- In addition to matching specific trends weight, width and composition. spandex during Outdoor Retailer’s Summer formance fabrics to not only withstand the with Calik Denim styles, the application al- —Dorothy Crouch market, Hyosung was one of a number of ex- elements but also look fashionable.—D.C.

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at least one year. ed at the ports, more containers are sitting on in its longest economic expansion, surpass- Finance Review Continued from page 1 The threat of additional tariffs, she added, the docks longer, resulting in higher demur- ing the previous record of 120 months of would give the company no choice but to ei- rage fees. For some companies, demurrage economic growth. “We just set the record,” But the constant threat of tariffs on ap- ther pass on the additional cost to consumers fees are adding up to $3,000 a container. said Robert Kleinhenz, executive director of parel has big U.S. manufacturers or curtail investment to cover the additional “It has been 15 months since this whole research at Beacon Economics in Los An- worried about the economic wallop it could tariffs on top of current tariffs. “Some of Co- trade battle started, and I now feel the con- geles. “In general, economic conditions are deliver to their companies. That was brought lumbia’s products are subject to import taxes sumer more than ever is going to feel the looking good, whether it is on the national, home in June when representatives from as high as 37.5 percent,” she said. “Adding a burden of this,” Smith said. state or local level.” Columbia Sportswear Company—with tariff of up to 25 percent on goods from Chi- China is very important to the Port of The national unemployment rate is at revenues of $2.8 billion in 2018—testified na means that our import taxes would be as Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles, 3.6 percent, which is the lowest it has been before the office of the U.S. Trade Repre- high as 62.5 percent, an untenable amount.” which account for receiving nearly half the since the 1960s. California’s 4.2 percent un- sentative that tariffs would be a burden on seaborne trade between the United States employment rate is also at a near record low. the 81-year-old company, headquartered in Full house and China. The Federal Reserve’s recent decision Portland, Ore. China last year was the Port of Los Ange- not to raise benchmark rates is pushing “The products that we continue to manu- With higher tariffs going into effect last les’ top trading partner, accounting for $203 down mortgage rates, which have sunk to a facture in China are highly specialized and year, and more threatened, importers started billion in business. Way down on the list in 31-month low. As of June 27, 30-year mort- tied to significant investments that we have bringing in goods before the tariffs went into second place was Japan, bringing in $49 bil- gage rates were at 3.84 percent compared to made in tooling, machinery and personnel effect. The result is that warehouses all around lion in business. 4.55 percent a year ago. training,” said Katie Tangman, Columbia the Los Angeles area and the Inland Empire Eugene Seroka, the Port of Los Ange- Despite lower mortgage rates, housing Sportswear’s director of global customs and are filled to the gills with merchandise. les’ executive director, said last month he sales in Los Angeles County fell 2.9 percent trade. “We also own and operate a wholly “There is less than 1 percent vacancy in fears “the prolonged presence of tariffs on in May compared to the same period last owned subsidiary in China, which is one of the warehouses and logistics spaces located trade with China may cause American busi- year. our largest foreign markets with more than in the area,” said Michael A. Smith, the di- nesses to source materials and goods from “Lower interest rates haven’t ignited the 700 retail locations throughout the country. rector of international trade at the World other countries, which may result in trade housing market, which is puzzling,” said Having local production helps us remain Trade Center Los Angeles. “You have volumes shifting away from the U.S. West David Shulman, senior economist with the competitive in the local China market, a huge glut in inventory from companies Coast and the Los Angeles trade gateway.” UCLA Anderson Forecast. “In the past, you which in turn supports U.S.-based innova- front-loading their imports and holding onto would have seen a lot of activity. The hous- tion jobs.” their supply.” Long economic ride ing market is still squishy.” Tangman noted that the cost to move Warehousing merchandise longer means The general consensus among econo- the company’s remaining operations out of companies’ storage expenses are going up, Despite the constant threat of more tariffs mists is that the Federal Reserve will lower China, purchase new machinery and train a which is another factor pushing up prices. on the horizon, the economy has continued the benchmark interest rate two more times new workforce would cost millions and take And, with so many cargo ships to be unload- to expand at a steady pace. The U.S. is now before the end of this year. ●

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Active Collective New York takes place at Beauty, Vegan Fashion Week, and a Farmers ing basics, novelties and prints in both knits www.prefacenyc.com Fabrics Inc. Hana Financial evolved from a local startup the Metropolitan Pavilion, Aug. 22–23, 2019. Market every Wednesday. www.cmcdtla.com and wovens. All of our print designs are [email protected] 3001 S. Main St. serving a niche market of Southern California Entry is free for qualified retailers. copyrighted. We have polyester, spandex, Products and Services: Preface NYC started Los Angeles, CA 90007 to a top 10 factor in the U.S. and a member rayon/spandex and more unique fabrics to as a seed of an idea between two friends Tel: (213) 200-4957 of Factors Chain International, with offices in Design Knit Inc. inspire your next fashion collection, and will who share over 40 years of fashion design Fax: (213) 744-0940 Los Angeles and New York. Kendall + Kylie 1636 Staunton Ave. work with you to get a price that will fit your and fabric experience. The show on July [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90021 bottom line. 17–18 was created as an intimate new www.rcfab.net and www.garmentdyefabrics.com Beachwear Phone: (213) 742-1234 way to be inspired. Preface NYC presents Products and Services: R.C. International White Oak www.Kendallandkyliebeachwear.com Fax: (213) 748-7110 trend merged with fabric collections, printed Fabrics, Inc. has been inspiring the fashion Contact: Sherwin “Ace” Ross www.designknit.com La Lame, Inc. textiles, visionary speakers, a curated book industry since 1990. We are an importer and Commercial Finance [email protected] [email protected] (212) 921 9770 selection and vintage garments -- bringing converter of domestic knit and woven fabrics 555 West 5th Street, Suite 3380 Products and Services: What would you Contact: Shala Tabassi, Pat Tabassi www.lalame.com innovative concepts and sourcing together. 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We offer Fax: (213) 226-5374 ups and downs in the most uncertain times of tion of high-quality, sheer to heavyweight print and “FOIL” solids for use in swimwear, plementary mix of mills from Asia and Turkey, solids, yarn dyes, and textures in Stretch and www.whiteoaksf.com the apparel industry? If the global success of knit fabrics for contemporary, athleisure, sportswear, dresses, and intimate lounge- in addition to full-service garment manufac- non-stretch. ALL IN STOCK in Los Angeles Products and Services: White Oak Ed Hardy means anything, then you can place sportswear, and loungewear markets. The wear. Our “Beat Goes On” is the French turers, including Vector Apparel Project from with low minimums. We also specialize in Commercial Finance, LLC (WOCF), formerly a wager that Kendall + Kylie Beachwear is collection includes but is not limited to: assortment of woven/stretch. This collection Los Angeles and Global Edge Sourcing with PFD fabrics (Prepared For Garment dye). Capital Business Credit/Capital Factors, is the most exciting product line in the swim Supima Cotton, TENCEL™ Lyocell. TENCEL™ is unique in its attraction of yarn-dye fabrics Turkish production. Please visit us at our Downtown Los Angeles a global financial products and services arena to come to market in decades. “Kendall Modal, Organic Cotton, ECOLIFE ®, cash- that apply to many apparel lines. Also, we are showroom or call us for an appointment at company providing credit facilities to mid- + Kylie Beachwear is here. Please join us, mere blends, linen blends, rayon, mélange, proud to claim our post-surgical fabrics with your office. dle-market companies between $1 million let’s shake hands, and meet outstanding buy- triblends, etc. Fashion-forward athleisure great compression and recovery are perform- Progressive Label and $30 million. WOCF’s solutions include ers from around the world,” says Ace Ross. collection. Cut-and-sew sweater knits. ing very well with leading medical garments, asset-based lending, full-service factoring, Please stop by Booth 705 at Miami Swim Now introducing STUDIO DK, the fabric source some with copper yarn that enhances their Inc. 3A Products of invoice discounting, supply-chain financ- and Booth 1202 at Swim Collective Anaheim for your growing brand. Lower minimums and performance. We are now linked with a major 2545 Yates Ave. ing, inventory financing, U.S. import/export to say hello. We have in-stock goods, we are some stock items available. knitting and finishing company in the USA Commerce, CA 90040 America financing, trade credit-risk management, ready for Immediates, we are ready for 10/15 that is the source for all apparel companies (323) 415-9770 1006 S. San Pedro St. account-receivables management, and credit and excited to show 11/ 15 and SS 2020! that must have a MADE IN THE USA label. Fax: (323) 415-9771 Los Angeles, CA 90015 and collections support. WOCF is an affiliate Life’s a Beach! DG Expo Fabric & We also supply beautiful lace fabrics from [email protected] (213) 749-0103 of White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, and its the finest mills in Europe. Sustainable Fabric www.progressivelabel.com www.us3a.com institutional clients. More information can be Trim Show Options Available Visit the new La Lame Products and Services: Progressive Label Contact: Wayne Jung found at our website. www.dgexpo.net showrooms at 215 W. 40th St. in New York is dedicated to helping companies develop Products and Services: 3A Products of Products and Services: DG Expo Fabric by calling Glen Schneer @212-921=9770. and showcase their brand identity. From logo America is a symbol of quality, serving you & Trim Show is a two-day show featuring labels and hangtags to care/content labels since 1975. Send your samples to us. We will This listing is provided as a free service to our advertisers. We regret American and European companies with low and price tickets, we will develop, produce, help you save money. Custom orders to meet and distribute your trim items worldwide. your needs: snaps, knitted elastic, zippers, that we cannot be responsible for minimums and many with in-stock programs. any errors or omissions within the DG Expo focuses on the needs of designers, We specialize in producing custom products webbing, buckles, and buttons with your Resource Guide. manufacturers (producing apparel, acces- that will meet your design and merchandising logo. We offer threads, labels, accessories,

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